Accounts Payable Administrator

Cobb-Vantress New Zealand; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kiwisaver at 4.5%

Birthday leave

Job summary

Cobb-Vantress New Zealand is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our Finance team. This role focuses on processing invoices, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining strong financial controls in a fast-paced environment.

You will report to the Finance Manager and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers, supporting month-end close and audits. A 3–5 year background in accounts payable is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in accounts payable or finance administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using accounting systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Good reconciliation and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding GST, financial controls and accounts payable processes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Follow up and coordinate invoice approvals.
• Review purchase orders and investigate invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier records and supporting documentation.
• Complete accounts payable reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Respond to supplier queries and assist with issue resolution.
• Support month-end close activities and reporting requirements.
• Support audits and other finance activities as required.
• Provide occasional administration support across the business.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Attention to detail

Excel & MS Office

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Kiwisaver at 4.5%

Accounts Payable Administrator

Company : Cobb-vantress New Zealand Job Type : Full Time

Job Description - Accounts Payable Administrator

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Referral Payout Eligible: No

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes?

Cobb-Vantress New Zealand (CVNZ) is looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a global organisation with strong values and a supportive team culture.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of accounts payable activities, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time. You will work across multiple systems and collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to maintain strong financial controls and efficient processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Follow up and coordinate invoice approvals
• Review purchase orders and investigate invoice discrepancies
• Maintain supplier records and supporting documentation
• Complete accounts payable reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
• Respond to supplier queries and assist with issue resolution
• Support month-end close activities and reporting requirements
• Support audits and other finance activities as required
• Provide occasional administration support across the business

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 3-5 years' experience in an accounts payable or finance administration role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience using accounting systems, preferably SAP
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Good reconciliation and problem-solving abilities
• A sound understanding of GST, financial controls, and accounts payable processes
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Health Insurance after 3 months of service
• Life and trauma insurance from Day 1
• Kiwisaver at 4.5%

If you are a motivated finance professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Given the high bio-security element of our working environment, you cannot have chickens or pigs on your property. Part of the selection process will be a home verification check to verify this, as well as a police check, full medical and drug test.

Work Shift:

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.